BlueYonder

APRIL 18, 2022

As one example, manufacturers may find it easier, and more profitable, to focus on their core competency of making products — turning over the storage, transportation and distribution of those products to an expert logistics provider like DSV, the fourth largest 4PL in the world. Large-Scale Operations Deliver Big Customer Benefits.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Automotive logistics has been very complex, involving multiple modes on the inbound side to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and multi-tier parts distribution center (PDC) product distribution centers networks when it comes to transporting aftermarket parts.

Automotive 96

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It is important to note LSPs run a supply chain differently as compared to a retailer and a manufacturer. For example, freight forwarders are extending their service offerings to include e-commerce fulfillment. I recently joined Blue Yonder at the beginning of this year, focusing on the logistics service providers’ (LSP) space.

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BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

One of the factors in that evaluation would also be the freight costs you incurred for that container and any additional costs if you are expediting another shipment. If you were to check the freight invoice, you probably paid four times the cost of the container as compared to last year! Peaking Rates. Chart Source: Freightwaves).

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Faced with rising costs and margin pressures, CPG manufacturers and retailers have been forced to increase prices. CPG manufacturers and national brands are responding by reducing package sizes to hide price increases from the average consumer. But, did you know it’s also having a measurable impact on store shelves as well?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Supply chain networks At the most fundamental level, organizations must communicate with everyone from manufacturing and warehousing to transportation partners, freight forwarders, distributors, retailers, and others.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2022

Consumer products manufacturers are learning the practical benefits of forming tighter connections via digitalization. labor shortages, and the highest spot-rate freight charges in years. Real-time connectivity and rapid-response times are also mission critical for fresh-foods CPG manufacturers. supply chain disruptions?,

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Sensing and predicting disruptions as early as possible will allow organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and lower premium freight.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2021

Already running lean operations, factories will struggle to manufacture new goods. Many companies resorting to air shipments aren’t finding this an easier path as air freight is already capacity constrained. One CPG manufacturer said that in their experience, air freight can take up to 30 days with high costs.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions. In the Part 1 blog post last week, we addressed key imperatives and attained benefits. Please do not underestimate the importance of master data.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2020

But even though the value of visibility has been discussed for over 20 years and most companies have gotten much better at visibility internally, perhaps extending outward to the first layer beyond their enterprise, the report shows only 60% of manufacturers and retailers say they currently have end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 79

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

TMS adoption is growing rapidly for manufacturers, retailers and logistics service providers (3PLs, 4PLs and 5PLs) — as well as the carriers they partner with. For example, a network-modeling engine might physically move products closer to actual demand to reduce freight costs and CO 2 emissions, while also improving delivery speed.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 83

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The solution has been trialed in Japan’s manufacturing sector and has successfully been used to improve supply chain efficiency. Blockchain offers the ability to track and trace goods throughout each point of the supply chain, from manufacturing to sales. Chains of Freedom.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

How can the world’s consumer products, food & beverage, and apparel manufacturers — along with their retail and logistics partners — hope to meet this enormous international demand, while still making a profit, in today’s volatile business and economic landscape?

Supply Chain Planning Software 80

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2017

manufacturing output; and how Click & Collect boosts retail sales. There are many new transportation modalities that have the potential to revolutionize the freight transportation business, especially parcel delivery. Manufacturing Output Rises. Package Delivery by Rocket.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 44

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

It allows organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation plans to lower premium freight. They can get the items through an alternate supplier, they can expedite shipments, or they can attempt premium freight. Would this disruptive event cause a low stock or stock out situation?

Automotive 81

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

This week: Amazon brings select cities free 2-hour Prime deliveries from Whole Foods; Elon Musk expects a Tesla to drive coast-to-coast in 2018; CVS Health ups its starting hourly minimum wage; freight brokers are seeing a surge in profits; and companies are working to find ways to ensure AI technology helps their business instead of hurting it.

Food 45

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 20, 2017

manufacturing output; and how Click & Collect boosts retail sales. There are many new transportation modalities that have the potential to revolutionize the freight transportation business, especially parcel delivery. Manufacturing Output Rises. Package Delivery by Rocket.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Industrial Industry 40

BlueYonder

APRIL 27, 2018

This week: More brands are taking their sales pitch direct to consumers; HP is transforming supply and manufacturing using 3D technology; new Old Navy stores show retail is far from dying; a shortage of truck drivers is raising prices; and IBM is using blockchain tech to help fight unethical practices in sourcing jewelry and precious metals.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

This week: Amazon brings select cities free 2-hour Prime deliveries from Whole Foods; Elon Musk expects a Tesla to drive coast-to-coast in 2018; CVS Health ups its starting hourly minimum wage; freight brokers are seeing a surge in profits; and companies are working to find ways to ensure AI technology helps their business instead of hurting it.

Food 40

Food Virginia Austin Dallas 40

BlueYonder

APRIL 27, 2018

This week: More brands are taking their sales pitch direct to consumers; HP is transforming supply and manufacturing using 3D technology; new Old Navy stores show retail is far from dying; a shortage of truck drivers is raising prices; and IBM is using blockchain tech to help fight unethical practices in sourcing jewelry and precious metals.

Retail 40

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The solution has been trialed in Japan’s manufacturing sector and has successfully been used to improve supply chain efficiency. Blockchain offers the ability to track and trace goods throughout each point of the supply chain, from manufacturing to sales. Chains of Freedom.

Supply Chain Software 40

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2018

This week: A hot freight market has spurred hiring by trucking companies; Nordstrom invests in personalization technology; Walmart expands its grocery delivery service; growth in e-commerce increases demand for fast payments; and some employees say Union Pacific’s use of drones in railyards raises questions about safety.

Demand Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

They include: Global electronics manufacturer TE Connectivity , which uses an 18-month rolling forecast to drive sales and operations planning, gaining a granular view of demand and improving inventory turns, customer service, agility and forecast accuracy.

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BlueYonder

JULY 15, 2015

Manufacturers have lived in an Omni-channel world for some time. Omni-channel is really not a new thing for a manufacturer. In continuing the discussion from the first blog post , in this post we focus on the manufacturer with an emphasis on B2B markets. (We So for manufacturers, it’s really an Omni-everything world.

Price Reduction 40

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2018

This week: A hot freight market has spurred hiring by trucking companies; Nordstrom invests in personalization technology; Walmart expands its grocery delivery service; growth in e-commerce increases demand for fast payments; and some employees say Union Pacific’s use of drones in railyards raises questions about safety.

Demand Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Today, a company’s success is largely driven by: its network design and how that company manages its supply, production and distribution locations. Let’s take a closer look at each of these key areas. Network design.

Supply Chain Design 40

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

We have seen Texas freeze, which impacted all industries from petrochemicals to semiconductors to car manufacturing. We are experiencing labor shortages in almost all industries, whether it is retail, manufacturing, or logistics. We have seen massive hurricanes.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

of companies that participated in a recent survey by the National Association of Manufacturers. And the country’s recent heatwave caused factories to shutdown potentially resulting in more impacts on the supply chain than COVID-19 lockdowns. In addition, steadily rising raw materials costs are a significant concern for 85.7%

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Transport costs are soaring to ridiculous levels, especially for those shippers that did not have an organized procurement strategy for freight movement. Several shippers in recent months have cited they were now paying as much as $15,000-$20,000 per 40 high cube containers from APAC, that previously had an average cost between $1,000-1,500.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2013

Then road feeder services supported by strategically chosen or built distribution centers, warehouses and regional air freight from these main ports to other destinations can be planned. For instance, main ports in Africa – such as Kenya, South Africa or Nigeria – can be identified as the primary points for embarkation and disembarkation.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2016

Near-complete visibility into constraints that could impact their supply chain execution, as well as near-complete visibility into global freight moves, were only indicated by 6 percent of respondents. 15 percent believe their organization has achieved near-complete visibility into manufacturing activity/production levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 16, 2016

Near-complete visibility into constraints that could impact their supply chain execution, as well as near-complete visibility into global freight moves, were only indicated by 6 percent of respondents. 15 percent believe their organization has achieved near-complete visibility into manufacturing activity/production levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Analytics Software Resource Reduction 40

BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2024

As vehicles become more connected, autonomous, electric, and customizable, automotive manufacturers are increasingly evolving into technology companies. Unlike traditional manufacturers, technology companies operate with greater agility and responsiveness. As we heard at the conference, the vehicle logistics industry is responding.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In their 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report, as mentioned in part 1, Blue Yonder and Reuters Events found that 63% of retailers and manufacturers have been affected by the availability of labor over the past year. Continued labor shortage and lack of legislation are leading to overworked labor and high turnover. According to the U.S.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2022

Their answers can help manufacturers choose a top-tier 4PL supplier, but they can also help smaller 4PLs see the path forward. As the 4PL market grows, more companies are entering this challenging field. I asked Bose and Ryan about the key success factors for 4PLs. What capabilities will distinguish the leaders as this industry matures?

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